Best 5 Butternut Squash Salad With Feta Cheese And Caramelized Onions Recipes

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Butternut squash is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is often roasted or mashed, but it can also be used in salads. When roasted, butternut squash has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor that pairs well with other sweet and savory ingredients. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy addition to any diet. In this article, we will explore a recipe for a butternut squash salad with feta cheese and caramelized onions. This salad is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at your table.

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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This is a delicious warm salad that is perfect for any winter squash - butternut, acorn, pumpkin, etc. You could even use sweet potatoes.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     Salad

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 butternut squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 red onions, sliced
4 tablespoons pine nuts
5 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place butternut squash in a baking dish dish, cut-side down. Fill baking dish with 1/2 inch of water.
  • Roast squash in the preheated oven until tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Add more water to the baking dish, if necessary, while roasting. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of water to release the caramelized bits from the bottom of the skillet, if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, place pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Once butternut squash is cool enough to handle, remove skin and dice into 1-inch pieces.
  • Combine squash, caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, mint, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss salad to combine all ingredients, then transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to serve, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 31.5 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 448.1 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, GORGONZOLA AND



Roasted Butternut Squash With Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola and image

This came from closet cooking. I just love all the flavors. I do not have patience to cook the onions as long as they suggest.

Provided by aronsinvest

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups butternut squash (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion (sliced)
1 garlic clove (chopped)
1 tablespoon butter
1 handful sage leaf
1/4 cup gorgonzola, dolce (crumbled)

Steps:

  • 1. Toss the butternut squash with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Roast the squash in a preheated 350F oven until tender, about 30-40 minutes and set aside.
  • 3. Meanwhile, heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan.
  • 4. Add the onion and cook on low until caramelized, about 40-60 minutes.
  • 5. Add the garlic and saute for a few minutes and set aside.
  • 6. Melt the butter in a pan and let it brown.
  • 7. Add the sage leaves and saute until crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • 8. Add everything to the pan and toss in the browned butter to coat and remove from heat when the gorgonzola starts to melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 162.5, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 2.9

SQUASH, FETA & BULGUR SALAD



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Roast sweet butternut squash then stir through this rustic vegetarian dish with Greek cheese, spinach and coriander

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 butternut squash , peeled, deseeded, cut into 3cm chunks
2 tbsp harissa paste
100g bulgur wheat
juice 2 limes
1 red onion , diced
3 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp chopped coriander
2 handfuls baby spinach , roughly chopped
50g pumpkin seed
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Place the squash on a baking sheet and toss with the harissa and some seasoning. Roast for 30 mins or until golden and tender.
  • Put the bulgur wheat in a saucepan, cover with boiling water, then cook for 15 mins, drain and cool. Put half the lime juice in a small bowl and add the onion. Leave to sit for 5 mins, then add to the bulgur wheat along with the feta, cooled squash, coriander and spinach.
  • In a frying pan, toast the pumpkin seeds for 3-4 mins or until they start popping in the pan. Remove, chop 2 tbsp of the seeds and put in a bowl. Pour the rest over the salad. Add the remaining lime juice to the chopped seeds, with the oil, and seasoning. Mix and pour over the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 69 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



Butternut Squash Salad with Feta Cheese and Caramelized Onions image

This is a delicious warm salad that is perfect for any winter squash - butternut, acorn, pumpkin, etc. You could even use sweet potatoes.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 butternut squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 red onions, sliced
4 tablespoons pine nuts
5 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place butternut squash in a baking dish dish, cut-side down. Fill baking dish with 1/2 inch of water.
  • Roast squash in the preheated oven until tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Add more water to the baking dish, if necessary, while roasting. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of water to release the caramelized bits from the bottom of the skillet, if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, place pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Once butternut squash is cool enough to handle, remove skin and dice into 1-inch pieces.
  • Combine squash, caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, mint, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss salad to combine all ingredients, then transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to serve, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 31.5 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 448.1 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARAMELIZED ONION TART



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This is probably my all time favorite recipe. It is extremely decadent and rich. A bit time consuming but it's worth it!! Adapted from Gourmet. Please use your favorite dough recipe or a prepared crust!

Provided by Kimke

Categories     Onions

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small butternut squash (about 1 pound)
3 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large egg
1/2 large egg yolk (1/2 tablespoon)
1/3 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated italian Fontina cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
1/4 cup crumbled mild soft goat cheese (about 1 ounce)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh herbs, such as rosemary,thyme,and marjoram leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup fine fresh breadcrumb

Steps:

  • Using a prepared pie crust or your favorite crust recipe. On a lightly floured surface roll out dough into a 12-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick).
  • Fit dough into an 11-inch tart pan with a removable fluted rim.
  • Freeze shell 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights or raw rice.
  • Bake shell in middle of oven until edge is pale golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Carefully remove foil and weights or rice and bake shell 10 minutes more, or until bottom is golden.
  • Leave oven on.
  • Cool shell in pan on a rack.
  • Halve squash and scoop out seeds.
  • Lightly brush each cut side with about 1 teaspoon oil and on a baking sheet roast squash, cut sides down, in middle of oven 40 minutes, or until soft.
  • While squash is roasting, thinly slice onion and in a heavy skillet cook in 1/2 tablespoon butter and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Cool squash and scoop out flesh.
  • In a food processor purée squash.
  • Add whole egg, egg yolk, and cream and blend well.
  • Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in cheeses, herbs, onion, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Pour filling into shell, smoothing top.
  • In a small skillet melt remaining tablespoon butter and stir in bread crumbs until combined well.
  • Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over filling.
  • Bake tart in middle of oven 40 minutes, or until filling is set.
  • Cool tart in pan on rack 10 minutes and carefully remove rim.

Tips:

  • Select butternut squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a deep orange color.
  • To easily peel the butternut squash, first cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Then, place the squash halves cut-side down on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to slice off the skin.
  • For the caramelized onions, use a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. This will help the onions caramelize slowly and evenly.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • For the salad, combine the roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, feta cheese, and arugula in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing to coat.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash salad with feta cheese and caramelized onions is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors makes this salad a perfect addition to any meal.

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